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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Smith, what other position does a Fire Chief hold?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) A confessor.
(c) Police Chief.
(d) A conductor.

2. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?
(a) He was humming.
(b) He was looking for a fire.
(c) He was thinking.
(d) He was talking to Mary.

3. What line do all the characters on stage chant at the end of the last scene?
(a) It's not that way, it's over here!
(b) Again I say, again!
(c) It's here!
(d) Go west, young man!

4. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?
(a) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.
(b) It ticks.
(c) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(d) The bald soprano?

5. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?
(a) The Royal Navy.
(b) No one.
(c) Dr. Mackenzie-King.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary recite a poem?

2. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?

3. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?

4. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?

5. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?

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